Leukemia, Myelodysplasia, Transplantation
Clinical Topics & News
Acute Leukemia of Ambiguous Lineage in Elderly Patients: A SEER-Medicare Database Analysis
Acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage (ALAL) is a rare disorder in adults, constituting about 3% to 5% of acute...
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New chronic lymphocytic leukemia guidelines from the UK
The updated guidelines call for assessing TP53 mutations and deletions before each line of therapy.
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Psoriasis, Etanercept, and Myelodysplasia: Looking for Connections
Patients with psoriasis may be more susceptible to myelodysplasia—but is that because of the autoimmunity or the treatment?...
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Lab results may help predict complications in ALL treatment
Researchers identified factors that predict which pediatric ALL patients were likely to have a longer hospital stay after induction chemotherapy...
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Mutations may be detectable years before AML diagnosis
The results suggest that monitoring strategies should be studied.
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FDA grants regular approval to venetoclax for CLL/SLL
The drug is indicated for patients with CLL or SLL, with or without 17p deletion, who have had at least one prior therapy.
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World Trade Center responders face greater cancer burden, including greater risk of multiple myeloma
The prevalence of multiple myeloma precursor disease was more than threefold higher in WTC exposed firefighters.
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More evidence links increased BMI to higher multiple myeloma risk
MM risk rose almost 30% for every 5 kg/m2 increase in young adult BMI.
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A global snapshot of leukemia incidence
United States is on the high side for all four subtypes of the disease.
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Baseline stress signals need for psychological help in CLL
Be on the lookout for cancer-specific stress when treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
